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Jimmy Kimmel Suspended Amid Political Threats, Obama Responds

9/19/2025

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Jimmy Kimmel faced suspension from ABC due to political threats against media.
The View chose not to discuss Kimmel's suspension, focusing instead on cohost Sara Haines' birthday.
President Barack Obama condemned these political threats and criticized the Trump administration's regulatory actions against media companies.
Whoopi Goldberg emphasized Haines' birthday celebrations before addressing other topics.
These events took place on September 18, 2025, in the United States.

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Jimmy Kimmel faced suspension from ABC due to political threats against media.
The View chose not to discuss Kimmel's suspension, focusing instead on cohost Sara Haines' birthday.
President Barack Obama condemned these political threats and criticized the Trump administration's regulatory actions against media companies.
Whoopi Goldberg emphasized Haines' birthday celebrations before addressing other topics.
These events took place on September 18, 2025, in the United States.